A First Year In Canterbury Settlement

""A First Year in Canterbury Settlement"" is a memoir written by Samuel Butler, a British novelist and essayist, about his experiences during his first year in Canterbury, New Zealand in the mid-19th century. The book was originally published in 1863 and provides a detailed account of the challenges and triumphs that Butler faced as a settler in a new and unfamiliar land. Butler's memoir covers a wide range of topics, including the natural environment of Canterbury, the local Maori tribes, the political and social structure of the settlement, and the day-to-day struggles of living in a remote and isolated community. He also reflects on his own personal growth and development as he adapts to his new surroundings and learns to navigate the complexities of life in the settlement. Throughout the book, Butler's writing is characterized by a keen sense of observation and a dry wit, as he offers insightful commentary on the people and events that he encounters. He also includes sketches and illustrations that help to bring his experiences to life for the reader. Overall, ""A First Year in Canterbury Settlement"" is a fascinating and engaging account of one man's journey to a new world, and it offers a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities that faced early European settlers in New Zealand.On having clambered over the ship's side and found myself on deck, I was somewhat taken aback with the apparently inextricable confusion of everything on board; the slush upon the decks, the crying, the kissing, the mustering of the passengers, the stowing away of baggage still left upon the decks, the rain and the gloomy sky created a kind of half- amusing, half-distressing bewilderment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.